REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: November 27, 2017 Report No. EPW-17-063
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Jeff Miller, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Boulevard Alteration Permit Extension - 1066 Gosper Crescent
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council does not approve the extension of the Boulevard Alteration Permit for 1066 Gosper Crescent for a three year period, and revokes the Boulevard Alteration Permit with direction to staff to begin the process for the removal of the fence.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2898
Council Policy E&PW-02 Guide to Boulevard Modifications
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Approximately one year ago, Council gave approval for a Boulevard Alteration Permit (BAP) for the east side lot of 1066 Gosper Crescent. See attachment A for Staff report EPW-16-025 and October 24, 2016 Council meeting minutes. A BAP was granted for a period of one year for the structure which is a non-essential piece of infrastructure (the fence) that was built within the road boulevard.
The fence particulars are:
• Constructed of wooden pallets that have been screwed together in various configurations
• Fence height varies from 1.05 metres to 1.34 metres
• Boulevard available is approximately 4.8 metres
• Approximately 0.45 metres of remaining boulevard (from back of curb to fence) or 0.23 metres from back of curb to supports
• Length of fence parallel to the road - 25.8 metres
• No post installation
The Township has also received notification from the owner of 1066 Gosper Crescent that they would like to extend the BAP for an additional three years. See Attachment B. As well, the Township has received letters in support and opposition to the extension of the BAP. See Attachment C.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The BAP for the fence was granted for one year by Council. This decision was made based on the points of discussion raised by those for and against this BAP. Based on the information that the Township has received prior to this report, none of the circumstances have changed with respect to this issue. With no information being presented, staff recommends that the BAP not be extended and the fence be removed from the boulevard.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no significant organizational implications if the BAP is not extended. Community Safety Services (Bylaw Enforcement) will undertake enforcement of the removal of the fence. If the fence is not removed within the required timeline, Public Works staff will be utilized to remove the fence from the boulevard.
3. Financial Implications
The implementation of the BAP does not impose any significant financial implications on the operational budgets of either Engineering and Public Works or Community Safety Services with the possible work being accommodated into the operational budgets.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
There are no sustainability or environmental implications.
5. Communication & Engagement
The homeowners of 1066 Gosper Crescent and the petition organizer will be informed of Council’s decision. The Township will coordinate with the homeowners for the removal of the fence.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council does not approve the extension of the boulevard Alteration Permit for 1066 Gosper Crescent for a three year period and revokes the Boulevard Alteration Permit with direction to staff to begin the process for the removal of the fence.
2. That Council does approve the extension of the Boulevard Alteration Permit for 1066 Gosper Crescent for a three year period.
3. That Council does approve the extension of the Boulevard Alteration Permit for 1066 Gosper Crescent for a period of time acceptable to Council.